Sunday, August 17, 2008 - Sweet, sweet karma...

-I must say, the recent rumour of Barry Bonds to Tampa Bay, in light of Evan Longoria and Carl Crawford going down is almost laughable. Why the Rays would agree to this, and take the risk of possibly destroying what's been a completely magical and franchise-record breaking season, by adding Barroid to the mix is beyond me.
-I can't think of a sports superlative that can describe Usain Bolt's performance, and do it all of the justice it deserves. The guy is an incredible athlete and has the superstar swagger to boot.
-Finally Canada gets three medals, and one gold medal. Ironically that one gold came from a Vietnamese/Canadian.
-Team USA basketball pummeled Spain and showed the world that they're simply stronger, faster and just better than any other team in the world. I'd wager my soul to the devil himself that they bring home gold, that's how confident I am.
-Ara Abrahamian gets his just desserts for his unsportsmanlike behaviour. He's been stripped of his bronze medal for his little temper tantrum. What a loser, he should also receive a life-ban from any Olympic competition.
-Here's a name to remember for the near future - Ricky Rubio. At the age of 17, the kid already seems to have a bright future.
-J.P Riccardi is not gaining anymore fans in Canada, for his recent actions involving "supposed-to-be" olympian Scott Richmond, including Canadian baseball legend Stubby Clapp, who's reaction was a simple glare, and "No comment. No f---ing comment."
-An amusing video that sums up Aaron Rodgers' career with the Packers so far, starring Brett Favre, of course.
-Toss up: more likely to happen, Canada wins more than 10 olympic gold medals this year, or Ontario goes the last two weeks of August without rain?
-Mini rant: CTV needs to seriously get rid of E-Talk Daily, and Global with E.T Canada. One E.T is good enough. Canadian celebrities aren't nearly as interesting as their American counterparts, so let's stop pretending that they are.

Wednesday, August 6, 2008 - Africa is Hockeyville?

-Tiger Woods on retiring from golf, "When I get to a point where my best is not good enough anymore, as I prepare and I practice and I get ready, and I know if I go out there and play the way I know I can play and it's just not good enough anymore, my skills have diminished that far, it's time for me to move on, rack the cue and go home."
-An autopsy of steroids dealer David Jacobs showed more than five times the amount of testosterone in his body than allowed in standard testing - which lead to his rage and murdering of his wife. Disgusting.
-A potential hockey fan base in Africa?
-Team Canada baseball will be one pitcher short, as J.P Riccardi has called up Scott Richmond. Talk about hurting your reputation with Canadian fans even more, however; I'm of the opinion that Riccardi is doing what's best for the team.
-The Phillies' Joe Blanton was asked what the last song he downloaded onto his Ipod was. His answer? Find Out Who Your Friends Are by Tim McGraw. You gotta love the useless facts Sports Illustrated provides fans with.
-The Big Hurt expressed no ill-feelings in his return to Toronto. "It's good to be back in the city...I miss the place."
-Brandon Webb contunues to impress, becoming the first 16-game winner in the league.
-I'm guessing writer Brian Costello isn't a fan of Mats Sundin, for his article titled, "Top 10: Reasons why Mats Sundin isn't a hall of famer."
-Prince Fielder has apologized for his scuffle with teammate Manny Parra.
-The torch has been somewhat passed on Team USA. Veteran Jason Kidd is beginning to see his minutes diminish as the youngsters, Chris Paul and Deron Williams are learning the FIBA game, and improving the more they play.
-Best Damn Sports Show Period's semi-regular Amanda Beard is posing nude for PETA to protest fur clothing.
-Two of the Top 10 most overplayed songs at college campus' include: "Anything by Jack Johnson or any other marginally talented acoustic guitar-based singer" and "Anything by or featuring Lil Wayne" among the usual suspects.